The pinnacle of next-generation hybrid sports is here! The Games of The Future Astana 2026 officially kicks off in Kazakhstan, bringing together over 900 elite athletes and esports professionals from around the globe. Blending physical sport with digital video game competition, this groundbreaking multi-sport event features 8 core disciplines, 39 broadcast sessions, and 183 total matches.
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🎮 The Disciplines: Physical Meets Digital
Games of The Future features two main categories: Phygital Sports (where competitors battle across both physical arenas and digital game stages) and Pure Esports.
- Phygital Football (UFL): Teams compete in EA/UFL digital matches before taking to the physical pitch to settle the score.
- Phygital Basketball (3x3 Freestyle): A fusion of digital court gameplay and high-octane physical 3x3 basketball.
- Phygital Fighting (Fatal Fury: CotW): Fighters face off in virtual combat in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves followed by physical martial arts fighting in the ring.
- Phygital Dancing (Just Dance): Rhythmic precision meets high-energy physical dance routines.
- Phygital Shooter (CS2): Tactical digital play in Counter-Strike 2 combined with physical laser tag/paintball arena combat.
- Battle Royale (PUBG): 16 top teams drop into intense battle royale survival rounds.
- MOBA PC (Dota 2): World-class Dota 2 squads battle across group stages and playoffs for a massive prize pool.
- MOBA Mobile (MLBB): Fast-paced Mobile Legends: Bang Bang action featuring the world's top mobile esports organizations.
📅 Full Broadcast Schedule
Phygital Basketball (3x3 Freestyle)
- Jul 29 (Wed): Group Stage, Day 1 - Astana: 11:00 – 18:40 | GMT: 06:00 – 13:40 | ET: 02:00 – 09:40
- Jul 30 (Thu): Group Stage, Day 2 - Astana: 14:00 – 21:40 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:40 | ET: 05:00 – 12:40
- Jul 31 (Fri): Round of 16 - Astana: 18:00 – 21:10 | GMT: 13:00 – 16:10 | ET: 09:00 – 12:10
- Aug 01 (Sat): Quarterfinals - Astana: 18:00 – 21:10 | GMT: 13:00 – 16:10 | ET: 09:00 – 12:10
- Aug 02 (Sun): Semifinals - Astana: 18:00 – 19:30 | GMT: 13:00 – 14:30 | ET: 09:00 – 10:30
- Aug 03 (Mon): 3rd Place & Final - Astana: 18:00 – 19:30 | GMT: 13:00 – 14:30 | ET: 09:00 – 10:30
Battle Royale (PUBG)
- Jul 31 (Fri): Match Day 1 (5 Rounds) - Astana: 14:00 – 17:20 | GMT: 09:00 – 12:20 | ET: 05:00 – 08:20
- Aug 01 (Sat): Match Day 2 (5 Rounds) - Astana: 14:00 – 17:20 | GMT: 09:00 – 12:20 | ET: 05:00 – 08:20
- Aug 02 (Sun): Match Day 3 (5 Rounds) - Astana: 14:00 – 17:20 | GMT: 09:00 – 12:20 | ET: 05:00 – 08:20
MOBA PC (Dota 2)
- Jul 31 (Fri): Group Stage, Day 1 Groups A–B - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Jul 31 (Fri): Group Stage, Day 1 Groups C–D - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 01 (Sat): Group Stage, Day 2 Groups A–B - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 01 (Sat): Group Stage, Day 2 Groups C–D - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 02 (Sun): Play-In Stage - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 03 (Mon): Quarterfinals - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 04 (Tue): Semifinals - Astana: 16:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 11:00 – 17:00 | ET: 07:00 – 13:00
- Aug 05 (Wed): 3rd Place & Final - Astana: 13:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 08:00 – 17:00 | ET: 04:00 – 13:00
Phygital Football (UFL)
- Aug 04 (Tue): Group Stage, Day 1 - Astana: 11:00 – 20:45 | GMT: 06:00 – 15:45 | ET: 02:00 – 11:45
- Aug 05 (Wed): Group Stage, Day 2 - Astana: 11:00 – 20:45 | GMT: 06:00 – 15:45 | ET: 02:00 – 11:45
- Aug 06 (Thu): Round of 16 - Astana: 16:00 – 20:45 | GMT: 11:00 – 15:45 | ET: 07:00 – 11:45
- Aug 07 (Fri): Quarterfinals - Astana: 16:00 – 20:45 | GMT: 11:00 – 15:45 | ET: 07:00 – 11:45
- Aug 08 (Sat): Semifinals - Astana: 13:00 – 15:15 | GMT: 08:00 – 10:15 | ET: 04:00 – 06:15
- Aug 09 (Sun): 3rd Place & Final - Astana: 16:30 – 19:00 | GMT: 11:30 – 14:00 | ET: 07:30 – 10:00
Phygital Shooter (CS2)
- Aug 04 (Tue): Group Stage, Day 1 - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 05 (Wed): Group Stage, Day 2 - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 06 (Thu): Group Stage, Day 3 - Astana: 10:00 – 22:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 17:00 | ET: 01:00 – 13:00
- Aug 07 (Fri): Semifinals - Astana: 16:00 – 21:50 | GMT: 11:00 – 16:50 | ET: 07:00 – 12:50
- Aug 08 (Sat): 3rd Place & Final - Astana: 16:00 – 21:50 | GMT: 11:00 – 16:50 | ET: 07:00 – 12:50
MOBA Mobile (MLBB)
- Aug 04 (Tue): Group Stage, Day 1 Groups A–B - Astana: 14:00 – 21:15 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:15 | ET: 05:00 – 12:15
- Aug 04 (Tue): Group Stage, Day 1 Groups C–D - Astana: 14:00 – 21:15 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:15 | ET: 05:00 – 12:15
- Aug 05 (Wed): Group Stage, Day 2 Groups A–B - Astana: 14:00 – 21:15 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:15 | ET: 05:00 – 12:15
- Aug 05 (Wed): Group Stage, Day 2 Groups C–D - Astana: 14:00 – 21:15 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:15 | ET: 05:00 – 12:15
- Aug 06 (Thu): Play-In Stage - Astana: 14:00 – 21:15 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:15 | ET: 05:00 – 12:15
- Aug 07 (Fri): Quarterfinals - Astana: 14:00 – 21:15 | GMT: 09:00 – 16:15 | ET: 05:00 – 12:15
- Aug 08 (Sat): Semifinals - Astana: 16:00 – 19:30 | GMT: 11:00 – 14:30 | ET: 07:00 – 10:30
- Aug 09 (Sun): 3rd Place & Final - Astana: 16:00 – 20:30 | GMT: 11:00 – 15:30 | ET: 07:00 – 11:30
Phygital Dancing (Just Dance)
- Aug 06 (Thu): Group Stage - Astana: 09:00 – 14:15 | GMT: 04:00 – 09:15 | ET: 00:00 – 05:15
- Aug 07 (Fri): Play-Offs → Final - Astana: 10:00 – 14:00 | GMT: 05:00 – 09:00 | ET: 01:00 – 05:00
Phygital Fighting (Fatal Fury: CotW)
- Aug 08 (Sat): Knockout Bracket - Astana: 16:00 – 00:55+1 | GMT: 11:00 – 19:55 | ET: 07:00 – 15:55
🎤 FAQ: Games of The Future Astana 2026
Q: How do I stream Games of The Future 2026 for free?
A: Simply head over to TrillerTV via web browser or download the TrillerTV app on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, or Smart TV. Create a free account or sign in to start watching instantly without paying any subscription fees.
Q: Where is Games of The Future 2026 taking place?
A: The tournament is hosted across premier venues in Astana, Kazakhstan, including Barys Arena, Beeline Arena, The Hood, and JJK.
Q: How does "Phygital" scoring work?
A: Phygital disciplines combine digital and physical performance. Competitors earn points from the digital video game portion (e.g., FIFA/UFL or CS2) which are added directly to the points scored in the physical sports portion (e.g., mini-football or laser tag arena). The team with the highest combined total wins!
Q: Do I need a TrillerTV+ subscription to watch?
A: No paid subscription is required! The entire Games of The Future 2026 event is broadcast free to air on TrillerTV. You just need to sign in with a free TrillerTV account to access the stream and participate in live interactive chats.
Q: Are replays available if I miss the live stream?
A: Yes, TrillerTV offers full session replays and highlight packages on demand immediately after each broadcast concludes.
